In recent years, Malaysia has attracted many businessmen and tourists from the Arabic speaking countries. Back in 1997, the figure was recorded at 3,000 visitors only. Over the years, it has increased to 10,000 in 1998, 25,000 in 1999, and 35,000 in 2000 and by the year 2001, a significant figure arises at 60,000 tourists.

With the co-operation of relevant government agencies and the private sector, the tourism industry has prospered significantly in areas such as sports, health, food, shopping, education, leisure and entertainment. The Arabs have enormous spending power amounting to US$ 20 Billion worldwide with record of US$ 3 Billion being spent in Malaysia alone in the year 2004.

Besides promoting Arab countries as export destinations, IMAF plays an important role to continuously promote and ensure that the influx of Arab investors and tourists to Malaysia see it as an excellent investment environment and holiday destination. The Arabic Shopping & Tourism Guide 2002/03 (2nd edition) has been very well received and strongly recognized by the relevant government agencies such as the Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board and the City Hall of Kuala Lumpur.

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